sportswoman
UK/'spɔːtswʊmən/US/'spɒ:tswumәn/
C2
Definitions
n.
A woman who plays sports, especially as an amateur.
女运动员
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsportscarry, bear
+
womanroot
=sportswoman
sports + woman = a woman involved in sport. Parallel to sportsman.
Common Collocations
- 1.professional sportswoman职业女运动员
- 2.accomplished sportswoman出色的女运动员
- 3.[award-winning sportswoman]获奖女运动员
- 4.elite sportswoman顶尖女运动员
Example Sentences
- 1.
She was named Sportswoman of the Year for her achievements.